Leadership Enhancement and Development (LEAD) programme

The LEAD Programme provides a flexible and comprehensive range of workshops that aim to support and develop the skills, knowledge, approaches and mindset of current and future LJMU leaders. The workshops provide a balance of practical tools and techniques alongside space for reflection and action planning, and the opportunity to network with colleagues from across the University.

The workshops are open and available to all groups of staff, and there are no pre-requisites for attendance. Staff are welcome to attend just one workshop or work their way through all topics available and can complete them in any order. The programme is also open to both current and aspirational leaders.

There are four key strands available as part of the programme.

The Aspirational Leadership workshops are aimed at staff who are completely new to the topic and are looking to learn the fundamentals of the role.

The Core Leadership strand will allow participants to focus on their styles, approaches and communication.

The Core Management workshops focus on practical and operational tools and techniques.

The fourth strand is Specialist Leadership, which will incorporate information and development aimed at specific roles and responsibilities, as well as stand alone masterclasses and guest speakers.

The titles of the workshops are provided under each of the four strands below.

View the full calendar of current staff development events organised by Human Resources and Organisational Development.

Aspirational Leadership

  • Moving On Up Now: Introduction to Leadership and Management Concepts, Parts One and Two

Core Leadership

  • Leadership Superpower: Communicating to avoid conflict, improve connection and get the results you want
  • Leadership Superpower: Core coaching techniques for leaders
  • Leadership Superpower: Crucial Career Conversations (why they matter, how to have them)
  • Leadership Superpower: Making meetings work for everyone
  • Leadership Superpower: R-E-S-P-E-C-T: how to lead with it daily
  • Leadership Superpower: The Art of Feedback (this is a 'critical sandwich' free zone)
  • Talk the Talk: Effective Leadership Communication
  • The Road Ahead: Your Leadership Development Journey
  • Respectful Leadership
  • We're All in This Together: Leading Engaged and Inclusive Teams
  • Who Am I? Identifying Your Leadership Style

Core Management

  • From Start to Finish: Effective Project Management
  • It's Getting Better All the Time: Developing Continuous Improvement
  • Making Your Mind Up: Decision-Making for Leaders
  • The Undiscovered Country: Leading Innovation and Change Management

For newly appointed managers

The following Core Management workshops should be completed by newly appointed managers within the first twelve months of the role.

  • Effective Career Development and Performance Management
  • Managing People at LJMU
  • Recruitment and Selection with Hireserve
  • Resolving Workplace Conflict
  • Supporting Employee Attendance and Wellbeing

Specialist Leadership

  • Research Supervisor Induction